Purchase a one pound package of Raintree's sustainably harvested pure suma root powder (Pfaffia paniculata) - rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant. Suma contains 19 different amino acids, a large number of electrolytes, trace minerals, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, E, K, pantothenic acid and a high amount of germanium. The root also contains novel phytochemicals including saponins, pfaffic acids, glycosides, and nortriterpenes. This plant has been milled into a fine powder which is suitable to stuff into capsules or to prepare your own teas, tinctures or extracts. Raintree's suma has been organically grown in Brazil (without any pesticides or fertilizers). To see pictures of suma, click here. For general information on Raintree's available bulk plants and sustainable harvesting practices, please refer to Main Page for Bulk Plants.
This bulk one pound package retails for $28.00.
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Ingredients: 100% pure suma root (Pfaffia paniculata). No binders, fillers or additives are used. It has been organically cultivated in Brazil without any pesticides or fertilizers.
Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as a decoction. Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Bring to a boil and gently boil in a covered pot for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and settle for 10 minutes and strain warm liquid into a cup (leaving the settled powder in the bottom of the pan). It is traditionally taken in 1 cup dosages, 2-3 times daily. For more complete instructions on preparing herbal decoctions, see the Methods for Preparing Herbal Remedies Page.
Contraindications:
- Suma is contraindicated for women with estrogen-positive cancers.
Other Observations:
- The root powder has been reported to cause asthmatic allergic reactions if inhaled. When handling raw suma root powder or preparing decoctions with root powder, avoid inhalation of the root powder/dust.
- Ingestion of large amounts of plant saponins in general (naturally occurring chemicals in suma) has shown to sometimes cause mild gastric disturbances including nausea and stomach cramping. Reduce dosages if these side effects are noted.
Drug Interactions: None reported.
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